db Customs #1 - Spencer Tribute - COMPLETE

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:22 am

Here she is, the first bike to roll out of db Customs, and going to Victoria BC Canada. Took 6 months from start to finish. This is by no means a replica, but a tribute to the #19 CB-F superbike. We tried to stay true to the heritage, but add a modern twist and a bit of other things that the customer wanted.

EDIT - Full link of pics now live >>>> http://www.darrenbeggcustoms.com/?p=183

CB1100F Joined: Feb 17, 2009 Posts: 2105 Location: Oz

Sweet looking machine mate. Well done.

What pipe is that?

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:56 am

Full suite of pics now live >>> http://www.darrenbeggcustoms.com/?p=183

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:56 am

DonR wrote:

Sweet looking machine mate. Well done.

What pipe is that?

JayGui, I'm using them exclusively for my builds and am also a dealer.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 5:09 am

Wow what a beauty!!

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:33 am

Spectacular!
Hopefully the new owner joins the site. It would be great to hear some follow-up report/pics.

Darren, do you have a pic of the bike on the side stand or in motion?
Just wanted to see the stance without the lift.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:57 am

One of the best I've seen and if I wanted a cool street bike, it would be like this. Very Nice job Darren, very nice.

Captain

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 12:25 pm

Wow, that is a beauty from top to bottom and end to end! Your customer is going to be thrilled.

Can't wait to see your next build. Keep 'em coming, Darren!

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:42 pm

Thats a sweet heart Darren. But doesn't top the Evolution. Just mho but I have never been a fan of the silver/blue paint scheme.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:44 pm

petrat wrote:

Full suite of pics now live >>> http://www.darrenbeggcustoms.com/?p=183

Breathtaking Darrren!!

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:55 pm

1100russ wrote:

Thats a sweet heart Darren. But doesn't top the Evolution. Just mho but I have never been a fan of the silver/blue paint scheme.

Good thing my customer is Wink

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:55 pm

smurdoch wrote:

Spectacular!
Hopefully the new owner joins the site. It would be great to hear some follow-up report/pics.

Darren, do you have a pic of the bike on the side stand or in motion?
Just wanted to see the stance without the lift.

Not yet ....

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:06 pm

Freakin awesome Darren. I have to ask what headlight did you use?

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:51 pm

Very nice one Bro...But I prefer the Black...it's so boring ya know? LOL....Lots of very nice bits one this one.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:48 pm

nugget wrote:

Freakin awesome Darren. I have to ask what headlight did you use?

It's a driving light by Pilot. It has a blue halo around the circumference .....

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:31 pm

Well, looks like i have a new screen saver. that thing is amazing, well done!

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:48 pm

That. Is. Amazing.

Way to go, Darren. You just raised the bar, again.

Cheers.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:55 pm

Captain wrote:

One of the best I've seen and if I wanted a cool street bike, it would be like this. Very Nice job Darren, very nice.

Captain

Thanks Brent, really appreciate it beerchug

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 4:57 pm

Cheers guys, onto the next ones. Up next is another CB-F and a 1983 GS1100ES .... both with my full suite of mods. They are being built at the same time with each of them going off to New Zealand.

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 5:11 pm

Any details about the license plate bracket?

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 5:21 pm

Shawn_Mc wrote:

Any details about the license plate bracket?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Fender-Eliminator-Universal-License-Plate-Tag-Bracket-Holder-Deluxe-Mount-/171990914655?hash=item280b75165f:g:ot4AAOSwu-BWPPGM&vxp=mtr

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 5:36 pm

Z3RO wrote:

Shawn_Mc wrote:

Any details about the license plate bracket?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Fender-Eliminator-Universal-License-Plate-Tag-Bracket-Holder-Deluxe-Mount-/171990914655?hash=item280b75165f:g:ot4AAOSwu-BWPPGM&vxp=mtr

and for the price, it is a really nice unit.

CB1100F Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 2526 Location: UK

Very nice build Darren..you have raised the bar yet again..cant wait to see the next one complete

Keith

Twinstar Joined: Nov 25, 2015 Posts: 152 Location: Phoenix

So damn nice. Love it.

ben

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:25 pm

Darren, if I'm out of line ignore me, as we all know that restoring any old bike it is a labor of love and we do it for ourselves and never expect to get back the dollars we spend on them let alone any for the effort we put in. How do you charge for this? the amount of hours you have spent on this few of us could comprehend. I know there are people out there with pockets of money, but usually they are not big riders, mostly collectors. Where does the new owner sit in this, a rider or collector. That bike looks too good to be ridden
Norm

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:35 pm

norm wrote:

Darren, if I'm out of line ignore me, as we all know that restoring any old bike it is a labor of love and we do it for ourselves and never expect to get back the dollars we spend on them let alone any for the effort we put in. How do you charge for this? the amount of hours you have spent on this few of us could comprehend. I know there are people out there with pockets of money, but usually they are not big riders, mostly collectors. Where does the new owner sit in this, a rider or collector. That bike looks too good to be ridden
Norm

He has a few bikes, some of them might be considered collectible however he is a rider and tracks an RC51. He has alluded to doing a few track days with this, but for the most part it will be ridden casually, be shown at meets, and be admired.

I charge like any other "honest" and efficient business. I estimate my hours based on how long it takes to do things, based on actual experience, and include a mark up on parts (I am a dealer for many of the parts I incorporate in my builds). In all honesty, many people who try to undertake this work for their own builds spend more money in the long run than what I charge, and often they get frustrated with the timeline it takes (seems a never ending project), they give up, part out the bike, lose their shirt, or if they do finally complete it, the quality isn't always there. Here you get a fair priced machine, first rate parts, top quality craftsmanship, and a 6 month deliverable.

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 8:41 am

Beautiful job Darren!

You hit all the styling points just right!

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 10:53 am

wow.

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 1:04 pm

f4fast wrote:

Beautiful job Darren!

You hit all the styling points just right!

Thanks Steve, appreciate it.

I tell you, probably the most difficult thing I did was to drill into those side covers and add the dzus fasteners, but they were essential to secure them firmly and they are representative of the superbike. Customer loves them too.

There are a few odds and ends to finish, such as the rear brake light banjo bolt pressure switch, bleed the brakes, add a more secure exhaust hanger bracket ... and dial in the Dyna ignition. Plus get the petcock all sorted out.

Thanks for all the comments!

Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 1:27 am

Outside of the obvious bolting on of a plethora of pretty and functional parts, can you tell us about any fabrication work that was done by you (or outsourced)?